Fountain brush



222. DISPENSING.

8 o Aug. 25,- 1925.

J. D. GARVEY FOUNTAIN BRUSH Original Filed Jan. 15. 1921 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 222. `DIsruNsINe.

Paeaea Aug. 2s, 192s.

UNITED STATES DRAFTSMAN PATENT OFFICE.

JAMES D. GARVEY, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

FOUNTAIN' BRUSH.

Application led January 15, 19211, Serial No. 437,525. Renewed January 14, 1925.

To all 'whom t may concern:

Be it known that I, JAMES D. GARVEY, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Fountain Brushes, of which the following is a description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of my specification.

My invention relates to what may be termed a hand type of fountain brush wherein the reservoir or font may be located at a distance removed from the brush proper; the invention contemplating a construction wherein the flow of the liquid may be under the control of the operator so that predetermined quantities may be fed to the brush proper which is so constructed as to receive th-e end of a conduit or flexible tube whereby the liquid is transmitted through the back or base of the brush and thence onto the bristles or fibre of which the brush is construoted.

The object and advantages of my invention will be more readily comprehended from the detailed description of the accompanying drawing which forms a part of my specification wherein Figure 1 is a side elevation of my improved fountain brush with portions of the liquid-conveying conduit broken away and portions of one type of scrubbing brush shown in section.

Figure 2 is a vertical sectional view of the reservoir or font with the supporting members, conduit and handle portion shown broken away.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of my invention, with portions of the supports broken away, showing the top construction.

The invention as disclosed in Figures 1 and 2, comprises a suitable reservoir or container 10 of any suitable size and shape, preferably provided with the saucer-shaped bottom 11 secured in place so as to provide a fluid-tight receptacle adapted to contain paint, varnish, stain or any suitable polishing fluid; the reservoir or container bemg provided with suitable supports or legs 12, preferably four in number, arranged in the sloping manner disclosed, so as to have the bottoms of the legs disposed beyond the plane of the sides of the container or reservoir. The supports or legs are preferably constructed of wood, with their upper ends slit to receive the depending flange or leg portion 13 of the angle members 14 which may be riveted or otherwise firmly secured to the bottom 11 of the container, see Figure 2. The depending leg or portion 13 of each angle member is adapted to fit into the slits in the upper ends of the legs 12 and be secured therein by suitable rivets or pins 14 disposed transversely through the legs and suitable apertures in the depending portions or legs of the angle members 14, as shown in dotted lines in Figure 2. The bottom is preferably made saucer-shape as shown in order to provide a rounded juncture or connection with the side walls of the reservoir and thus prevent the paint, varnish or other fluid accumulating at this point. With my improved construction, it is apparent that the container may be thoroughly cleaned or drained when desired. The container, at a central point, is provided with an aperh tured boss 15 disposed through an opening in the bottom; the inner end of the boss being flanged whereby it is soldered or otherwise secured on the inside of the bottom at 16. The orifice of the aperture in the boss is preferably flared at the upper, inner end to provide a seat for the conical valve 17 which is adapted to close in the direction of flow. The valve is provided with an elongated stem 1S disposed vertically within the container to a point in proximity to the removable top 19 which, at a point coincident with the valve-stem 18, is apertured for the passage of the valve-stem therethrough as shown in Figure 2. The top 19 on its inner side is provided with a depending metallic strip 20 having angularly disposed ends; the angular end at the top of the member 20 being riveted or otherwise suitably secured to the top 19, while the lower end of the member 2O is disposed in the opposite direction at a point somewhat removed from the bottom of the container. This lower end is disposed into the path of the valve-stem and is apertured to permit the valve-stem to pass therethrough. The member 20 acts both as a guide for the valve-stem and also tends to place the coiled spring 21, which encircles the valve-stem 18, under compression; the spring 21 bearing down on the valve 17 and forcing the latter to its seat. The lower end of the boss 15 is tapered to receive the end of a flexible conduit or tube 23 which may be of any suitable or desired length to convey the iiuid from the container and through the back of the hand brush, one type whereof is shown at 2li in Figure 1.

rlhe top 19 of the container 10, at a point coincident with the aperture therein, is provided with a suitable b acket 25 in which preferably a pair of rollers 26 and 27 are rotatably mounted. The bracket 25 is ar ranged so as to have one open side thereof disposed toward the handle 28 which is secured to one side of the container 10; the handle 28 being of any suitable construction to enable the fountain brush to be carried from place to place while same is in use. The rollers 26 and 27 are preferably arranged in different horizontal planes, as clearly shown in Figure 2, with the roller 26 arranged adjacent to the top of the bracket s0 as to have its periphery disposed substantially'in vertical alignment with the valvestem 18; while the roller 27 is preferably arranged in-a lower horizontal plane and adj acent to the rear end of the bracket. The valve-stem 18 is provided with a flexible member 29, preferably in the nature of a suitable chain, which is disposed over roller 26 and beneath roller 27 and is then passed through an aperture 30 formed in the strap portion of the handle 28; while the free end of the chain is provided with a suitable ring, as at 31, in order that the operator, while grasping the handle 28, may also pass his finger through the ring 31 and thereby exert an upward pull on the valve-stein 18. lith the rollers 26 and 27 arranged as shown and described, it is evident that a direct upward pull at all times will be exerted on the valve-stem when the operator subjects the chain 29 to an outward pull.

The hand brush shown in Figure 1 is of a well known bristle type adapted for scrubbing and has a suitable handle 32, with the back 33 provided with an opening therethrough preferably disposed in an angular1 manner toward the center of the brush as shown at 3st in Figure 1; the opening Sli being adapted to receive an end of the flexible conduit or tube 23, which is maintained in place by means of a suitable screw-eye or staple as at 35 secured to the brush-back 33 whereby accidental removal of the conduit or tube from the brush-hack is prevented. lt is evident from the construction shown and described, that when chain 29 is pulled outwardly, valve 17 will be unseated against the action of spring 21 and allow the contents of the container 10 to flow through the outlet into the conduit 23 in any desired quantity, depending upon the extent to which and length of time valve 17 is removed from its seat.

The top 19 is preferably made entirely removable so that free access to the interior of the container may be had and in order to maintain the top in place I have shown the sides of the container as well as the top or cover 19 provided at predetermined points with knobs or buttons 36 arranged in alternate or Zig-zag relation as shown in Figure 1 to permit a suitable cord or wire 37 to be laced about the knobs or buttons 36 of both the container and cover and thereby maintain the latter firmly in place. vWith this method, the cover may be quickly and entirely removed when desired.

lt is apparent that the fountain brush may be readily provided with a diderent type of hand brush from that shown and described, especially adapted for the use to which it is to be put, by simply removing the conduit 23 from the aperture in the brush-back.

In order that the entire top or cover 19 need not be removed when it is intended to fill the container with the desired fluid, l have shown the top or cover 19 split or made in two sections, with the section removed from the handle 28 provided at one side of the container with a hinge-pin or member 60 depending` below the top-section and extend ing into a suitable socket member or bracket 61 which is secured to the side of the container 10. his permits the sectiony of the top 19, namely the section which is not provided with the roller-holding bracket 25,'to be swung laterally about the hinge-pin 60 so that the container may be supplied with the desired fluid. The movable section is maintained in closed position by means of a flat spring 62 secured to the non-pivoted section of the top or cover 19; the spring member 62 being shown disposed across the hinge-pin or member 60, with the free end of the flat spring member in constant pressure-apply` ing relation with the movable section. The free end of spring 62 has sliding relation with the movable top-section and is adapted to iiex when the top-section is swung into open position. With this construction it is apparent that when the hinged section is released, it will be forced back into closed position through the action of the fiat spring 62. lilith the fastening means previously described, to-wit the cord or wire laced about the buttons, it is evident that the entire top will be maintained in place, while, on the other hand, its removal is permitted by simply releasing the cord or wire and lifting hinge-pin 60 out of socket member 61 when occasion for repairs or the like necessitates.

rlhe construction l have shown and described I believe to be best adapted to the uses and purposes for which my invention is intended. but it is evident that modifications may be made in certain details of construction without, however, departing from the spirit of the invention.

lill/iat l claim and wish to secure by Letters Patent is 1. A fountain brush of the character de- 222. DisPENsING.

scribed, comprising a container having an outlet in the bottom thereof, a removable top for the container provided with an opening therein in vertical alignment with the outlet in the bottom, a valve seatable on said outlet in the bottom and provided with an elongated stem disposed vertically within the container to a point in proximity to the opening in the top, a guide member secured to the top and depending to a point somewhat removed from the bottom of the container, substantially parallel with said valve-stem, the lower end of said member being apertured and disposed into the path of the valve-stem for its passage therethrough, a coil spring about the valve-stem and held under compression between the lower end of said guide member and the valve, a bracket secured on said top and provided with a pair of rollers arranged in different horizontal planes, with the periphery of the one roller disposed above the opening in said top, a flexible element secured to the upper end of the valve-stem and disposed, respectively, over and beneath the rollers in said bracket, a handlewfor thwweentainer formalism f' n Y Y l @frire-aaa (Libie element inYAplacegand-supporting members'fsecured to the container bottom.

2. A fountain brush of the character described, comprising a container having an outlet in the bottom thereof, a removable top having an opening disposed in vertical alignment with the outlet in the bottom, a

valve seatable on said outlet in the bottom and provided with an elongated stem disposed vertically within the container to a point in proximity to the opening in the top, a guide member secured to the top and depending parallel with the valve-stem to a point slightly removed from the bottom o-f the container, said guide member being formed for the passage of the valve-stem therethrough, a spring disposed intermediate of said guide member and the valve whereby the latter is normally held on its seat, ahlxiandle segiudredto the side of the container aliilMZi-"enrtured`` at a point slightly above the top of the container, a rollercarrying bracket secured on the top at a point in proximity to the opening in said top, and a flexible element secured to the valve-stem and disposed through the rollercarrying bracket and the aperture in said handle.

3. A fountain brush of the character described, comprising a container provided with an opening in the bottom thereof, a flanged nipple disposed through the open- 6 ing in said bottom with the flanges thereof secured on the inside of the container so as to form fluid-tight relation therewith, a valve for said outlet provided with an elongated stem disposed upwardly withinthe container, a removable top for the container DRFTBMAN provided with an opening disposed in vertical alignment with the opening in the bottom, a guide rod secured to said top and depending to a point somewhat removed from the bottom of the container, the lower end of said guide member being disposed across the path of the valve-stem and apertured for the passage of said stem therethrough, a pair of rollers secured on the top adjacent tothe opening therein, a flexible element secured to the valve-stem and disposed about said rollers, means whereby the flexible element is held in place on said rollers, angle members secured to the container bottom, and supportingmlegs secured to said angle members. 4." `[`1Ta""f6fhtain brush of the character described, a container having an outlet in the bottom thereof, a removable sectional Lim theueuasecticnmhaxinapim ian, with the side ofthe container so as to permit iiyivhereby the plvote'dwtdp section is normally held in closed position but lateral movement permitted, the non-pivoted section being provided with an opening disposed in vertical alignment with the Outlet in the container-bottom, a valve seatable in said outlet and provided with an elongated stem disposed vertically within the container to a point in proximity to the opening in said top section, a guide member secured on the inner side of said non-pivoted top section and depending parallel with the valve-stem, said member being apertured for the passage of the valve-stem therethrough, a spring disposed intermediate of the valve and said member whereby the valve is normally held on its seat, a roller-carrying bracket secured on said nonpivoted top section in proximity to the opening therein, a handle secured to the container side and provided with an aperture at a point above the container top, and a flexible element secured to the end of the valve-stem and disposed about the rollers in said bracket and through the aperture in said handle.

5. A fountain brush of the character described, comprising a container provided with an outlet in the bottom, said outlet being provided with a flared orifice, a sectional top, means whereby said top is removably secured in place, one of the sections having pivotal relation with the side of the container to permit lateral movement of said section, a spring whereby said section is normally held in closed position, the non-pivoted section being provided with an opening in vertical alignment with the outlet in the container bottom, a valve seatable in the iiared orifice of said outlet and provided with an elongated stem disposed vertically in the container, a guide member secured on the inner side of said last mentioned top section and depending parallel with the valve stem, said member being apertured for the passage of the valve stem therethrough, a spring disposed intermediate of the valve and said member whereby the valve is normally held on its seat, an open sided bracket secured on said last mentioned top section in proximity to the opening therein, said bracket being provided with a pair of rollers arranged in different horizontal planes and rotatable about horizontally disposed axes, a handle secured -to the container side at a point in alignment with the open side of said bracket, said handle being provided with an aperture at a point above the cont-ainer top, and a flexible element secured to the end of the valve stem and disposed about opposite sides of the rollers in said bracket and through the aperture in said handle.

(i. ln a` fountain brush of the character' describe-d, a container having an outlet in the bottom thereof, spring controlled means for controlling said outlet, and a removable sectional top, a socket member secured to the side of the container, a hinge member secured to one of the top sections and removably seated in said socketed member whereby said last mentioned top section may be swung laterally, and a spring member secured to the other top section so as to exert lateral pressure against the pivoted section so as to normally maintain said Section in closed position.

JAMES D. GARVEY. 

